Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial client is seeking an interim Head of Credit Risk with extensive mortgage experience for a short-term contract in Stevenage. This role involves managing credit risk across the credit lifecycle and developing risk management frameworks while collaborating with stakeholders. An immediate start is required, and candidates should possess strong regulatory knowledge and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working within mortgages.
• Practical experience managing credit risk throughout the credit lifecycle.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks.
• Enhance management information capabilities for oversight.
• Promote a positive risk culture within teams.

Skills

Mortgage experience

Credit risk management

Risk management frameworks

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

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Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages, stevenage

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MERJE

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an interim Head of Credit Risk with extensive mortgage experience. This is a short-term contract role with an immediate start.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience working within mortgages
• Practical experience managing credit risk throughout the credit lifecycle
• Experience with expert and judgmental lending approaches, as well as portfolio/modelled approaches
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and embed risk management frameworks, collaborating with internal and external partners
• Experience enhancing management information capabilities for oversight and decision-making
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment related to credit risk and understanding of UK banking and financial market trends and upcoming regulations
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience presenting to Board, Non-executive directors, or regulators
• Ability to promote a positive risk culture within teams